Drug Shortage Report for FAMVIR
| Report ID | 126668 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02229129 |
| Brand name | FAMVIR |
| Common or Proper name | Famciclovir Tablets |
| Company Name | SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | FAMCICLOVIR |
| Strength(s) | 250MG |
| Dosage form(s) | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL ORAL |
| Packaging size | 30 |
| ATC code | J05AB |
| ATC description | DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS |
| Reason for shortage | Demand increase for the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | |
| Actual start date | 2020-10-01 |
| Estimated end date | 2020-12-10 |
| Actual end date | 2021-02-28 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2021-08-12 |
| Company comments | The shortage is due to an unanticipated rise in product demand resulting in depletion of buffer stock. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 1600 RUE NOTRE DAME OUEST, SUITE 312 MONTREAL, QUEBEC CANADA H3J 1M1 |
| Company contact information |
Version History
Click on "Compare" below to view the full report history and compare to other versions.
| Version Number | Date Updated | Language | |
|---|---|---|---|
| v7 | 2021-08-12 | French | Compare |
| v6 | 2021-08-12 | English | Compare |
| v5 | 2020-10-20 | French | Compare |
| v4 | 2020-10-20 | English | Compare |
| v3 | 2020-10-20 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2020-10-20 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2020-10-20 | English | Compare |
Showing 1 to 7 of 7